MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. Ø7X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED; BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR

Model Number	Ø7X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a tibial cruciate ligament fixation surgery the screw broke off during screwing in.There was no harm for patient, operator or third party.The surgery was finished successfully with a new device with the same part number.It was not necessary to switch the surgical technique or do a second surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation.The root cause of the event could not be determined from the information available and without device evaluation.If the device becomes available for evaluation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6.Complaint is confirmed.Functional testing was not able to be performed on the pieces of the returned ar-4030c-07 due to the damage to the device.Upon visual evaluation, the screw is completely broken/twisted into four separate pieces.The method used to prepare the bone, as well as the bone quality encountered during the procedure, were not provided.The most likely cause can be attributed to misuse due to improper bone preparation; misaligned insertion; or prying/leveraging the screw during insertion.Refer to investigation photos.

• Brand Name: Ø7X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Common Device Name: BIO SOFT TISSUE FIXATN FASTNR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: emily shafer ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 17908428
• Report Number: 1220246-2023-08129
• Device Sequence Number: 7777346
• Product Code: MAI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867277649
• UDI-Public: 00888867277649
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180662
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/13/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: Ø7X 30MM BC IF SCRW, VENTED
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-4030C-07
• Device Lot Number: 15076380
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/12/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/04/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown